November 2020 Vol. 15 No. 11 Archives

November 2020 Vol. 15 No. 11

‘Race to 200M’ urges flu vaccinations among vulnerable Americans

November 9, 2020

The American Nurses Association (ANA) and actress Rita Wilson are urging Americans to get their flu vaccination this season, especially…

2020 nursing trends and salary survey results

November 2, 2020

Learn what more than 4,000 nurses from across the country are saying about important issues—from bullying to COVID-19 to salary.…

A measure of last resort: Homemade respirator masks in a pandemic

September 25, 2020

Nurses design and test masks to advance innovation during a time of need. Editor’s note: Commercially manufactured single-use respirator masks…

Accommodating and building bridges

November 7, 2020

Rose Constantino is inducted into the ANA Hall of Fame. In her 57-year career, Rose Constantino, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN,…

ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights publishes annual report

November 10, 2020

The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020. In its annual report for…

ANA on the Frontline October 2020

November 11, 2020

Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing…

Block the pain: A nursing perspective on an opioid-sparing approach

November 3, 2020

Understanding types of regional anesthesia helps ensure optimal patient outcomes. Takeaways Regional nerve blocks limit the use of opioids in…

Building a healthy workplace culture

November 8, 2020

Tabitha Hughey’s typical workday begins with roosters crowing at dawn and a brisk 90-minute walk near her Western Kentucky home.…

Expanding decision-making options

November 7, 2020

Guide new graduates to broaden their career choices. Takeaways: Many new nurses make career decisions based on what their peers…

From surge plans to a culture of readiness

November 4, 2020

Translating scarce resource management into outcomes with impact. Takeaways: The more resource options available for day-to-day surge events, the more…

Give to nursing

November 5, 2020

The Foundation supports nurses during the pandemic and beyond. If ever there was a time for us to support each…

Interprofessional collaboration made easy

November 5, 2020

Strategies for improving results. Takeaways: Interprofessional collaboration can be added to bedside rounding and other existing teams. Patient engagement and…

National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety released

November 10, 2020

The American Nurses Association (ANA) joined with the other members of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)–convened National Steering Committee…

New OJIN topic explores substance use disorders

November 10, 2020

In September, OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing published six new articles on the topic “Substance use disorders…

New Project Firstline provides infection prevention training

November 9, 2020

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is pleased to announce the launch of Project Firstline, a new collaboration with the Centers…

November 2020 Vol. 15 No. 11

November 11, 2020

Even in the midst of a pandemic, more than 4,000 nurses took the time to complete American Nurse Journal’s 2020 Nursing Trends…

Pathological individualism

November 6, 2020

Our rights come with responsibilities. They call it a “pandemic,” meaning the disease has spread all around the globe. Horrible.…

Research ethics: What nurses need to know

November 8, 2020

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Conscientious RN Subject: Patient care during research I’ve been asked to care for patients…

Resiliency rising!

November 18, 2020

Ten just-in-time self-care strategies. Takeaways Experiencing stress and anxiety during the pandemic is a normal response to an abnormal situation.…

Rheumatology nursing

October 21, 2020

A career path that can leave a lasting impression. Takeaways: Nurses have a variety of career options in range of…

Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health

November 8, 2020

Take steps to protect nurses and ensure patient safety. Takeaways Shift work is common among nurses and can lead to…

Skin health: Protecting your largest organ

November 9, 2020

Nurses’ skin is under assault. Continuous handwashing; irritation from personal protective equipment (PPE); and exposure to disinfectants, sterilants, and other…